Hot Topics

FEDERAL STIMULUS DOLLARS

• www.recovery.pa.gov - This website has been established to provide residents the ability to track the distribution and use of Pennsylvania's stimulus money.

• Stimulus Oversight Commission – On March 27th Governor Rendell created a Commission to provide oversight of Pennsylvania's approximately $16 billion share of the Federal stimulus money, and I have been appointed to serve as the Senate Republican Caucus' representative.

2009-2010 BUDGET

• General Fund appropriations bills: Senate Bill 850 and House Bill 1416.

• Governor's Budget Address

• Rendell's $28.9 billion budget proposal

• Senate Appropriations Budget Hearing Summaries and Videos

Recent News

July 2, 2009 - Waugh's Modular Building Legislation Receives Final Passage, Heads to Governor

June 30, 2009 – Senate Republican news conference to urge House action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.

June 30, 2009 – During session, Senator Waugh comments on Senate Resolution 138, recognizing Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.

June 2009 - Senator Waugh's Television Show Posted Online

May 2009 - Senator Waugh's Television Show Posted Online

April 29, 2009 - Waugh Garners Senate Support for Vietnam Veteran Diploma Legislation 

April 21, 2009 - Senate Education Committee Reports Waugh Diploma Legislation to Benefit Vietnam Veterans

April 3, 2009 - E-News Update

April 1, 2009 - Waugh's Bank Robbery Legislation Achieves Final Senate Passage

April 2009 - Senator Waugh's Television Show Posted Online

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Announcements

Waugh Appointed to Stimulus Oversight Commission

Click to read a press release on my appointment to this very important Commission.

Assistance Available Through Stimulus Funding

Individuals, businesses and local governments may qualify for tax credits, grants and financing under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Click here for more details.

Registration Now Open for New Home Improvement Contactor Law

Effective July 1, 2009, the new Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires home improvement contractors who perform $5,000 or more in improvements annually to register with the Attorney Generals Office. Register today to avoid penalty!

Forest Fire Suppression Grants Available

Applications for grants to fund forest fire suppression equipment, clothing, and training are being accepted by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources until 4:00 p.m. on May 14, 2009.

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